Cheap Flights from Chicago to Bucharest
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Bucharest
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Bucharest? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Bucharest vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 18,750–22,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Bucharest for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - OTP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $164
2026-11-08
ORD - OTP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,500 Pts + $162.7
2026-11-09
ORD - OTP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,500 Pts + $162.7
2026-11-11
ORD - OTP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,500 Pts + $162.7
2026-11-12
ORD - OTP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,500 Pts + $162.7
2026-11-07
ORD - OTP
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 22,000 Pts + $226.9
Chicago to Bucharest flight facts
Distance
5,209 mi
8,382 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+8h
Bucharest is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Bucharest
OTP · Henri Coandă Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milwaukee - Bucharest · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights South Bend - Bucharest · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Bucharest
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - OTP
Business | 2 Stops
From 57,500 Pts + $757.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
ORD - OTP
Business | 2 Stops
From 57,500 Pts + $763
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
ORD - OTP
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 75,000 Pts + $98.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - OTP
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $22.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
ORD - OTP
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 88,000 Pts + $28.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - OTP
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 88,000 Pts + $49.3
Selected hotels for your next stay
Bucharest (Romania)
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $176
Bucharest (Romania)
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
From Pts or $135
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Bucharest depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Bucharest.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Bucharest.
Chicago and Bucharest are about 5,209 miles (8,382 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,209-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Bucharest is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Bucharest: Henri Coandă Intl (OTP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Bucharest, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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